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UNITED STATES
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
        Washington, D.C. 20549        
 

FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934



Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):           August 11, 2010           


                                 NORTHEAST BANCORP                                  
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


             Maine            
            1-14588           
        01-0425066      
                 (State or Other Jurisdiction Incorporation)
                (Commission File Number)
                          (IRS Employer Identification Number)


     500 Canal Street, Lewiston, Maine    
          04240         
  (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
     (207) 786-3245        


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Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c)
Exhibits.

Exhibit No.
     Description
99.1
Press Release, dated August 11, 2010 regarding fourth quarter and fiscal full year 2010 earnings.

Item 7.01     Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 11, 2010, Northeast Bancorp, a Maine corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing its earnings for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2010. The full text of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained herein, including the exhibit attached hereto, is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section.  Further, the information in this report (including the exhibits hereto) are not to be incorporated by reference into any of the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether filed prior to or after the furnishing of these certificates, regardless of any general or specific incorporation language in such filing.

Item 2.02     Results of Information and Financial Condition.

The press release referred to under Item 7.01 above and filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto included disclosure regarding the earnings and financial results of Northeast Bancorp for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2010. The full text of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained herein, including the exhibit attached hereto,  is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section.  Further, the information in this report (including the exhibits hereto) are not to be incorporated by reference into any of the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether filed prior to or after the furnishing of these certificates, regardless of any general or specific incorporation language in such filing.


 [Rest of Page Intentionally Blank.  Signature on Following Page.]




SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
   
NORTHEAST BANCORP
Date: August 11, 2010
By:
/s/ James D. Delamater
   
    James D. Delamater
   
    President and Chief Executive Officer




EXHIBIT INDEX
 

 
Exhibit No.
     Description
99.1
Press Release, dated August 11, 2010 regarding fourth quarter and fiscal full year 2010.

 




ex991.htm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
 
             
 
 
For More Information:
Jim Delamater, President & CEO
Northeast Bank, 500 Canal Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 www.northeastbank.com
1-800-284-5989 ext. 3569
jdelamater@northeastbank.com

Northeast Bancorp Announces Quarterly, Year End Earnings
 
Lewiston, MAINE (August 10, 2010)—Northeast Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBN), a Maine-based full-service financial services company and parent of Northeast Bank (www.northeastbank.com), today announced fourth quarter net income of $43,058, or ($0.01) per diluted common share, and net income of $1,718,672, or $0.63 per diluted common share, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010. While earnings for the quarter decreased 79% compared to the $208,909, or $0.06 per diluted share, earned for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, earnings for the fiscal year increased 79% compared to the $958,989, or $0.27 per diluted share, earned for fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.
 
The quarterly and annual results include one-time expenses associated with the previously announced pending FHB transaction totaling $386,000 and $540,514, respectively.
 
The fiscal fourth quarter results also include a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $407,897. Based on the results of an internal goodwill impairment test, Northeast concluded that an impairment charge was required. The goodwill impairment charge has no impact on Northeast's regulatory capital ratios because goodwill is not included in regulatory capital and, as a non-cash charge, will not affect Northeast's overall liquidity position.
 
“We are pleased with the overall growth and performance at Northeast Bancorp this year. These results demonstrate an improving net interest margin year over year, and continued growth in noninterest income,” said Jim Delamater, President and CEO of Northeast Bancorp. “With our pending transaction, Northeast is positioned to create even greater value for our customers, shareholders, employees and the community.”
 
Total assets as of June 30, 2010 were $622 million, an increase of approximately 4%, or $24 million, compared to total assets of $598 million as of June 30, 2009. While net loans decreased, income from sale of loans increased. The Company’s capital ratios remain strong at 8.24% (tier 1 leverage) and 13.58% (total risk-based capital) at June 30, 2010. The allowance for loan losses grew slightly, to 1.52% of total loans at June 30, 2010 compared to 1.46% as of June 30, 2009.
 
Excluding amortization of customer lists, intangible assets and goodwill impairment, net income available to common stockholders per diluted share was $0.15 and $0.95 for the quarter and year ended June 30, 2010, respectively. Please see the footnote at the end of this release under the heading “Supplemental Reporting of Non-GAAP-Based Financial Measures.”

Net interest income decreased 3% for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2009, and increased 6% for the year ended June 30, 2010 compared to the year ended June 30, 2009. Net interest income compared to the linked third fiscal quarter decreased, primarily due to a narrowing of the net interest margin. However, the annual increase was primarily attributable to an increase of 16 basis points in the margin, which in turn was caused principally by a decrease in the cost of funds, due to a shift from higher cost fixed rate deposits to lower cost core deposits.
 
Noninterest income for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 totaled $3,296,285 and $12,146,071, respectively, representing increases of 13.2% and 12.8%, respectively, over the same periods during the previous fiscal year.
 
Delamater commented further, “We continue to see over 40% of our revenue generated from noninterest sources; our mortgage, insurance and investment divisions. Demand is driving an increase in hiring in these areas.”
 
Capital Investment — FHB Formation LLC (“FHB”)
 
On March 31, 2010, Northeast Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors unanimously agreed to sell $16.2 million of newly-issued common shares to several independent accredited investors (the “Investors”), through FHB Formation LLC (“FHB”), an entity created for the investment, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger between FHB and Northeast (the “Agreement”).  In addition to their purchase newly-issued common shares, under the terms of the Agreement, the Investors will also purchase approximately 40% of Northeast’s outstanding common shares from existing shareholders for approximately $12.9 million. The purchase of the new shares from Northeast and the purchase of Northeast shares from existing shareholders will be at a price equal to $13.93 per share (the “Investment̶ 1;).  Immediately following the closing of the Investment, the existing Northeast shareholders will collectively own approximately 40% of the outstanding shares of Northeast, and the Investors will collectively own approximately 60% of the outstanding shares of Northeast.
 
On July 27, 2010, Northeast Bancorp announced that the shareholders of Northeast approved the Agreement.   Completion of the merger is subject to customary closing conditions, as well as the approval of various regulatory agencies.
 
In connection with the proposed transaction, Northeast has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 containing a proxy statement/prospectus dated June 14, 2010, which has been mailed to Northeast shareholders. Investors and shareholders of Northeast are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC because it contains important information about Northeast and the proposed transaction. The proxy statement/prospectus and any other documents filed by Northeast with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Northeast by contacting Northeast at www.northeastbank.com.

This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

About Northeast Bancorp
Northeast Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBN) is the holding company for Northeast Bank, a leader in delivering one-stop shopping for financial services. Headquartered in Lewiston, Maine, Northeast Bank, together with its wholly owned subsidiary Northeast Bank Insurance Group, Inc., derives its income from a combination of traditional banking services and non-traditional financial products and services, including insurance and investments. Northeast Bank operates ten traditional bank branches, twelve insurance offices, three investment centers and a loan production office that serve seven counties in Maine and two in New Hampshire. Information regarding Northeast Bank can be found on its website at www.northeastbank.com or by contacting 1-800-284-5989.
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This communication contains certain “forward-looking statements”.  Although the Company believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable estimates and assumptions, they are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors.  These statements speak only as of the date of this release and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this communication or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.  For a more complete discussion of certain risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, please see "Item 1. Business-Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors" set forth in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009.
 
IMPORTANT NOTE: Securities and Advisory Services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA, SIPC, and a Registered Investment Advisor. Securities are not FDIC insured, not bank obligations or otherwise bank guaranteed and may lose value. Northeast Financial is located at 202 Rte 1, Suite 206, Falmouth ME 04105
 
Supplemental Reporting of Non-GAAP-based Financial Measures
 
This press release contains certain financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Northeast’s management uses these non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company's performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is intended to supplement investors' understanding of Northeast’s core business activities. These non-GAAP disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures which may be presented by other companies.
 
Earnings per share excluding amortization of customer list and intangibles, as well as goodwill impairment is a non-GAAP-based financial measure calculated using non-GAAP-based amounts. The most directly comparable measure is earnings per share which is calculated using GAAP-based amounts. We calculate earnings per share excluding amortization of customer list, intangibles and goodwill impairment by excluding the amortization expense for the amortization of customer list and other intangibles recorded in connection with the acquisitions of insurance agencies from our calculation of earnings per share and impairment of goodwill from our holding company. Management uses earnings per share excluding amortization of customer list, intangibles and goodwill impairment in order to review our core operating results. Management believes that this is a better measure of our performance.

The following sets forth a reconciliation of earnings per share excluding amortization of customer list and intangibles, as well as goodwill impairment to adjusted diluted earnings per share:
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Twelve Months Ended
 
   
June 30
   
June 30
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Earnings excluding intangible amortization
                       
Net income
  $ 43     $ 209     $ 1,719     $ 959  
Add back intangible expense, net of tax
    381       120       740       489  
Adjusted net income
  $ 424     $ 329     $ 2,459     $ 1,448  
                                 
Adjusted net income available to common shareholders
  $ 363     $ 269     $ 2,216     $ 1,314  
                                 
Adjusted basic earnings per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.12     $ 0.95     $ 0.57  
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.15     $ 0.12     $ 0.95     $ 0.57  
 
 


NORTHEAST BANCORP
 
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share and Shares Outstanding Data)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                                     
   
Three Months Ended
         
Twelve Months Ended
       
   
June 30,
   
%
   
June 30,
   
%
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
Change
   
2010
   
2009
   
Change
 
Selected financial information
                                   
                                     
Income statement data:
                                   
                                     
Interest income
  $ 7,617     $ 8,182       -7 %   $ 31,261     $ 33,766       -7 %
Interest expense
    3,181       3,895       -18 %     13,513       16,980       -20 %
Net interest income
    4,436       4,287       3 %     17,748       16,786       6 %
Provision for loan losses
    360       505       -29 %     1,864       2,100       -11 %
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    4,076       3,782       8 %     15,884       14,686       8 %
                                                 
Gain on sale of loans
    556       299       86 %     1,264       827       53 %
Gain (loss) on securities, net
    3       350       0 %     (18 )     268       -107 %
Investment brokerage income
    599       313       91 %     2,054       1,589       29 %
Insurance agency income
    1,508       1,392       8 %     6,213       5,865       6 %
Other noninterest income
    631       559       13 %     2,634       2,224       18 %
Noninterest Income
    3,297       2,913       13 %     12,147       10,773       13 %
Noninterest expense
    6,977       6,496       7 %     25,417       24,461       4 %
Operating income before income tax
    396       199       99 %     2,614       998       162 %
Income tax expense
    353       (10 )     -3630 %     895       39       1,006 %
Net income
  $ 43     $ 209       -79 %   $ 1,719     $ 959       79 %
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders
  $ (18 )   $ 148       -112 %   $ 1,476     $ 825       79 %
                                                 
                                                 
Per share data:
                                               
Basic earnings per common share
  $ (0.01 )   $ 0.06       -117 %   $ 0.64     $ 0.36       78 %
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ (0.01 )   $ 0.06       -117 %   $ 0.63     $ 0.36       75 %
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                                               
Basic
    2,322,398       2,321,332       0 %     2,321,894       2,319,830       0 %
Diluted
    2,344,708       2,321,617       1 %     2,334,339       2,321,929       1 %
                                                 
Book value per common share
  $ 20.08     $ 18.57             $ 20.08     $ 18.57          
Tangible book value per common share
  $ 15.18     $ 13.05             $ 15.18     $ 13.05          
                                                 
Net interest margin
    3.14 %     3.04 %             3.15 %     2.99 %        
Net interest spread
    2.94 %     2.80 %             2.94 %     2.75 %        
Return on average assets (annualized)
    0.03 %     0.14 %             0.28 %     0.16 %        
Return on equity (annualized)
    0.34 %     1.72 %             3.47 %     2.14 %        
Tier I leverage ratio (Bank)
    8.24 %     7.72 %             8.24 %     7.72 %        
Tier I risk-based capital ratio (Bank)
    12.33 %     11.26 %             12.33 %     11.26 %        
Total risk-based capital ratio (Bank)
    13.58 %     12.51 %             13.58 %     12.51 %        
Efficiency ratio
    90 %     90 %             85 %     89 %        
Nonperforming loans
    8,841       9,894               8,841       9,894          
Total nonperforming assets
    10,133       10,567               10,133       10,567          
Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans
    2.31 %     2.51 %             2.31 %     2.51 %        
Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets
    1.63 %     1.77 %             1.63 %     1.77 %        
                                                 
                                                 
   
June 30,
   
%
                         
      2010       2009    
Change
                         
Balance sheet highlights:
                                               
                                                 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value
  $ 164,188     $ 148,410       11 %                        
Loans held for sale
    14,254       2,438       485 %                        
Loans
    382,309       393,651       -3 %                        
Allowance for loan losses
    5,806       5,764       1 %                        
Goodwill & intangibles
    11,371       12,802       -11 %                        
Total assets
    622,194       598,148       4 %                        
                                                 
Deposits:
                                               
NOW and money market
    106,390       83,515       27 %                        
Savings
    38,190       19,079       100 %                        
Certificates of deposits
    199,468       239,658       -17 %                        
Brokered time deposits
    4,883       10,906       -55 %                        
Noninterest-bearing deposits
    35,266       32,228       9 %                        
Total deposits
    384,197       385,386       0 %                        
                                                 
Borrowings
    183,025       162,389       13 %                        
Stockholders' equity
    50,906       47,317       8 %                        
                                                 
Shares outstanding
    2,323,832       2,321,332       0 %